Rental Assistance Resources In Richmond
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Eviction Diversion Program
This joint program from Southside Community Development and the City of Richmond may be able to help qualified residents who have fallen behind on rent.
Phone: (804) 231-4449
Email Southside Community Development
To apply or learn more, visit the program’s website by clicking the button below.
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Salvation Army of Central VA
The Salvation Army of Central Virginia has some limited funding to assist households in the City of Richmond and Henrico County with up to one month of back rent.
Phone: (804) 225-7470
To apply or learn more, visit the program’s website by clicking the button below.
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Capital Area Partnership Uplifting People, Inc.
The Capital Area Partnership Uplifting People (CAPUP) may have limited funding to assist Richmond tenants with unpaid rent.
Phone: (804) 788-0050
To apply or learn more, visit the program’s website by clicking the button below.
Other Resources & Things to Know
Take Action A.S.A.P.
If you fall behind on rent, you should try reaching out to the organizations above as soon as possible. Some rental assistance programs have extensive application processes, waiting periods, or specific requirements (e.g. enrolling in an online course in order to receive funding).
You can also begin collecting important papers that may be needed to apply for assistance: for example, your lease or recent paystubs.
Legal Representation in Court
If you are facing eviction due to unpaid rent, you may be eligible to receive free legal advice. Some people are also eligible for free legal representation in court.
To learn more about community resources for legal assistance, visit our Legal Assistance Resources page.
Programs Change Often
Program requirements and available funding can change quickly and often. If you have questions about your application, or if you do not hear back within a reasonable time frame, you may wish to use the phone numbers listed above to contact a staff person at the organization.
211 Resource Directory
Programs come and go - this website will be updated as often as possible, but the list of programs above may not be a complete list of funding sources.
211 is a free community resource directory that can be accessed online or by phone. 211 can connect you to a wide variety of organizations in your area that provide rental and utility assistance. They can also provide referrals for other needs, such as food and clothing.
Phone: 211
Website: https://search.211virginia.org
Other Funding Sources
Sometimes other organizations are able to help with rental assistance. For example, if you attend religious services, you can try asking for assistance at your place of worship. If you have young children, it may be worth talking to their school counselor to see if they know of any additional resources. If there is a mutual aid provider in your neighborhood, you can also ask if they have any funding or referrals to another agency.